Finding Work function and Plank constant

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Homework Statement



In experiments on lithium, Millikan observed a maximum
kinetic energy of 0.550eV when electrons were ejected with 433.9nm light. When 253.5nm light was
used, he observed a maximum kinetic energy of 2.57eV. Using these results find
a) the work function for lithium, and
b) the predicted value of Planck’s constant.


Homework Equations


h f = work function + kin_max





The Attempt at a Solution



for finding work function

since work function=( h c)/ wavlenght

so we know c , the speed of light , wavelength, and plank constant so we can find it

however b) ask us to find plank constant , we confuses me
 
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modphysnoob said:
1. since work function=( h c)/ wavlenght


Use that formula twice. You're given two sets of max energy and corresponding wavelength. 2 equations, 2 unknowns (work fn and h).
 
Thank you , I just realized that